Marry a Smarty Pants To Live Longer
Kimberly Rae Miller

I have decided that scientists are obsessed with relationships…

Maybe they’re lonely, or maybe things get pretty hot and heavy once the lab coats come off. I’m not sure what it is but lately every new study released proves why this person loves that person, and who has the most babies and the smartest cats, or something along those lines. What can I say? Scientists just have one thing on their minds.

The most recent relationship-centric study those crazy, amorous scientists have come up with actually shows a direct relationship between the health and life expectancy of men to the intelligence of their wives (or life partner, this is a modern world after all). The Swedish scientists in charge of the study make a pretty strong case for saying “peace out” to the trophy wife and saying “hello there” to the quiet Rhodes Scholar in the corner.

The findings are actually pretty basic. Intelligent women tend to be more informed about health and lifestyle choices, which they then impart to their spouses. Apparently Ramen soup and hot dogs does not a nutritious breakfast make. They also tend to be more foresighted and able to help their partners navigate potentially stressful or unhealthy choices.

I can’t say anything this study proves comes as a complete and utter shock to me, but hey, it makes me feel sexier when I wear my glasses. Librarian chic is in my friend.

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By Kimberly Miller for 92.3 NOW